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Seiko Prospex LX linevsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44.8mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
49mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$520

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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